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Families enjoy Fall Fest on the Nautical Mile

By MoHAMMAD RAFIQ

mrafiq@liherald.com

The Village of Freeport’s annual Fall Festival brought families, friends and neighbors together on Sunday for an afternoon packed with Halloween excitement along the Nautical Mile.

Beginning at noon, the free event featured Trunk-orTreating, a Fire Expo, Chowder Fest and the popular Halloween Parade.

Festivalgoers gathered at Sea Breeze Park on Richmond Street for the parade before marching down Woodcleft Avenue to the parking lot across from the esplanade, where the celebration continued.

Children filled goodie bags with candy provided by the Village of Freeport, the Freeport Police Benevolent Association, and the Freeport Fire Department.

Costumes weren’t required, but nearly everyone joined in the spirit, transforming the waterfront into a colorful parade of superheroes, ghosts and ghouls.

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Community rallies after Jay Street fire displaces 40

By MoHAMMAD RAFIQ mrafiq@liherald.com

After a devastating earlymorning fire left one man critically injured and about 40 residents displaced, civic organizations in Freeport quickly mobilized to provide relief to the victims.

The blaze broke out at 5:47 a.m. on Oct. 23 in a three-story apartment building at 1 Jay St., near the corner of Grand Avenue and North Main Street. The Freeport Fire Department received multiple 911 calls reporting smoke in the area. Within minutes, Engine 216 arrived to find flames inside

the building.

Ex-Chief Joseph Sotira notified dispatch that there was a working fire, and occupants potentially trapped inside. Firefighter Stephen Palermo, of Truck Company No. 1, vented a window and made his way into the smoke-filled apartment, where he discovered an unconscious man in the bathroom. With help from fellow firefighters, he brought the victim outside, where Northwell EMS began treating him before rushing him to Nassau University Medical Center in critical condition.

Officials said no that smoke alarms were heard or located in

the building. Crews quickly contained the fire to the apartment where it began. Several neighboring departments offered mutual aid, and the response was directed by Chief Anthony Sotira.

Mayor Robert Kennedy praised Palermo’s actions, calling them “heroic” and commending the volunteers for their courage and professionalism. “Their immediate response and the heroic actions of Firefighter Palermo is testimony to the dedication of the volunteers of our great Freeport Fire Department,” Kennedy said in a statement.

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was called to assist the displaced residents, and with help from the Freeport Housing Authority, temporary shelter was arranged at 100 North Main St.

The relief response was spearheaded by Kerry GillickGoldberg, a longtime community advocate and founder of the nonprofit Baby Essentials of

Long Island. Working closely with members of the FreeportMerrick Rotary and social worker Kelly Ureña of the Freeport School District, GillickGoldberg coordinated a rapid effort to collect and distribute supplies to families affected by the fire. The group secured more than $1,000 worth of

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News briefs

Columbus Avenue School lauds teacher

Columbus Avenue School, part of the Freeport School District, recently honored kindergarten Dual Language teacher Heather Tollin with the district’s Celebrating Success Award in recognition of her exceptional dedication to her students, colleagues, and the school community.

Nominated by her peers for her creativity, professionalism, and steadfast commitment to student success, Tollin has taught in both Dual Language and general education classrooms, always tailoring lessons to meet the needs of every learner. Known for her positivity, compassion, and strong family connections, she goes above and beyond for her students— even visiting a former student at another school.

Ms. Tollin truly embodies the district’s theme for the year: “Every student, every day—unlocking potential and inspiring growth.”

“Ms. Tollin exemplifies the dedication and passion that define our educators at Columbus Avenue School,” said Principal Johanna Medina-Bowers.

–Mohammad Rafiq

Archer Street Elementary holds ‘Puente’

Archer Street Elementary School in the Freeport School District recently hosted Puente, a special after-school program designed to bring families together and support student success.

Led by the school’s Dual Language teachers, the event invited families to read, discuss, and complete hands-on activities while building meaningful relationships with one another.

Through shared stories and guided conversations, families explored themes of community, cooperation,

friendship, personal growth, and understanding differences.

The event created a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere that encouraged open dialogue and strengthened the partnership between home and school.

Archer Street’s Puente program continues to showcase the power of collaboration and cultural pride in nurturing both academic achievement and personal growth among students.

–Mohammad Rafiq

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Puente, a special after-school event at Archer Street Elementary School, connects families with the school community and supports student success.

Heather Tollin was named the recipient of the Celebrating Success Award.

Rep. Gillen leads health care roundtable

By MOHAMMAD RAFIQ mrafiq@liherald.com

This crisis affects Americans from every walk of life.

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U.S. Rep Laura Gillen — of New York’s fourth congressional district on the South Shore of Nassau County — gathered local health care leaders, advocates, and residents on the morning of Wednesday, Oct. 22 at the Meadowbrook Care Center in Freeport to discuss how GOP cuts to Medicaid and the ongoing government shutdown are driving up medical costs for Long Island families. The roundtable brought together Meadowbrook Care Center owners Shimi and Jonathan Pelman, AHRC Nassau CEO Stanfort Perry, and Hempstead resident Nicola B., who shared her firsthand experience navigating New York’s costly health care system.

Gillen warned that Republicans’ refusal to extend the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits could cause insurance premiums for more than 140,000 New Yorkers to spike—potentially doubling costs for Nassau County families.

“Too many Long Islanders are finding that keeping up with insurance premiums, copays, deductibles and other health costs is squeezing out their ability to pay for other necessities,” said Rep. Gillen. “This crisis affects Americans from every walk of life, and addressing it should be a bipartisan priority.”

Hempstead resident Nicola B. spoke emotionally about how quickly medical expenses can spiral out of control. “A couple of weeks ago, I got an eye infection,” she said.

“Normally I would have my normal checkup with my doctor, but I chose to go to the emergency room because it was in the middle of the night and I was in excruciating pain,” she added. “So I went to the emergency room. I was there for maybe five hours, six hours, I think, and when I received the bill, it was $3,000 and because I recently lost my job, I didn’t have coverage. I can’t afford to get sick. It’s a big issue for us.”

Local health leaders echoed Gillen’s concern that cuts to Medicaid would devastate vulnerable populations and strain care facilities across New York.

“One in 33 children born have autism,” said AHRC CEO Stanfort Perry. “Those children are growing up through the system of care. We’re really concerned and parents are frightened that they won’t have the services available and they need them—the clinical support, all of the educational support.

“The Education Department is being gutted,” Perry added. “Special Educa-

Donaldson/Herald photos Congresswoman Laura Gillen spoke with local health care advocates during a roundtable discussion Wednesday morning at Meadowbrook Care Center in Freeport, addressing the rising cost of care and threats to Medicaid funding.

Meadowbrook Care Center owner Shimi Pelman discussed how potential Medicaid cuts could force many long-term care facilities across New York to close.

tion is being gutted. So it’s really a time for advocacy and education of the entire community around these changes, because as the Congresswoman has shared, we’re all affected in one way or another.”

“There are roughly 600,000 long term care facilities in New York State,” added Meadowbrook Care Center owner Shimi Pelman. “Eighty percent of every resident in nursing homes is on Medicaid. And if you keep cutting Medicaid, many of these facilities will close. Most of the voluntaries have to close already. You look at some of the

voluntaries on Long Island, and they can’t continue operating.”

“If you keep cutting Medicaid, remember, Medicaid is paid 50% by the state, 50% by the federal government,” Pelman said. “If they cut more, New York State doesn’t have the wherewithal or bandwidth right now to take over for that, I’ve had many meetings with Governor Hochul and with the commissioner of health. They don’t know what next year is going to bring.”

As a standoff continues in Washington, Gillen reaffirmed her commitment to fighting for affordable care.

“This is not a difficult choice to make,” the congresswoman said. “And I think that is what we’re fighting for right now in Washington to try to bring down those costs.

She is a cosponsor of the Health Care Affordability Act of 2025 (H.R. 247), which would extend ACA premium tax credits and prevent insurance hikes for millions of Americans. Gillen said she will continue pressing for a bipartisan deal to reopen the government and safeguard access to affordable health care for Long Island families.

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Stanfort Perry, CEO of AHRC Nassau, shares how proposed cuts to Medicaid and special education funding could impact children and families who rely on essential support services.

Beloved village employee Arnold McKelvey retires

By MOHAMMAD RAFIQ mrafiq@liherald.com

After three decades of service — 25 of them with the Village of Freeport’s Department of Public Works — Arnold McKelvey is hanging up his uniform. Co-workers, friends, and former supervisors gathered recently at Catcher’s Fish House and Grille on the Nautical Mile to celebrate his retirement.

“I will miss the job,” McKelvey said. “I catch myself wanting to stop and deal with things I see on the street.”

McKelvey began his career with the Village as a meter reader before finding his true calling in sanitation. For a quarter century, he helped residents and businesses keep Freeport’s streets tidy.

“Arnold’s deep knowledge of sanitation practices, his steady professionalism and his commitment to maintaining high standards have earned him the respect of his colleagues, residents and Village officials alike,” says Department Public Works Superintendent Robert Fisenne. “Throughout his career, Arnold has been a cornerstone of the Village’s sanitation operations.”

While McKelvey worked in several departments over the years, he said DPW was where he felt most at home.

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“It can always be challenging when you work with the public,” says McKelvey, who says he never had to write a ticket in his 25 years with DPW. “Most people either didn’t know the regulations or misread them. If you read them and follow them, you’ll be fine. You also need to use common sense.”

“I would tell people, ‘When in doubt, don’t put it out,’ ” McKelvey says with a laugh. “I always felt I was making a contribution to the town I live in. I’ve lived here all my life and being part of the community is important to me.”

Mayor Robert Kennedy praised McKelvey’s professionalism and positive attitude.

“He didn’t just do his job,” says Mayor Kennedy, “he did his job with respect and a smile. It does help when you’re talking to someone about rules, regulations and fines that you have patience and want to help them under-

stand the process. We don’t necessarily want to give tickets. We want to fix the problem, and he understood that. He will be missed.”.

“His decades of service reflect not only hard work, but also a genuine pride in serving the community he calls home,” Fisenne added. “His contributions and presence will be greatly missed, but his legacy of dedication and integrity will continue to guide those who follow in his footsteps.”

Now officially retired, McKelvey says he plans to enjoy some well-earned rest before deciding what’s next.

“Like with everything else, wherever God leads me is where I’ll go,” McKelvey says. “I am looking forward to some rest and relaxation, but also whatever is the next chapter. If I can positively touch someone’s life along the way

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Courtesy Village of Freeport Arnold McKelvey was joined by co-workers, friends, and former supervisors at Catcher’s Fish House and Grille on the Nautical Mile as they celebrated his retirement after 30 years.

Roosevelt recognizes the Board of Education

The Roosevelt School District joined the New York State School Boards Association in celebrating School Board Recognition Week, observed October 13–17, honoring the dedication and leadership of the Roosevelt Board of Education.

“It’s an honor to recognize the Roosevelt Board of Education, not just for their governance but for their heart,” said Superintendent Shawn Wightman. “These individuals are deeply invested in our students, our families, and our future. Their leadership is reflected in every classroom, every initiative, and every success story across our district.”

Dr. Wightman added, “Our Board doesn’t just set policy. They shape possibility. They champion equity, demand excellence, and ensure that Roosevelt’s mission to educate the whole child is more than words. It’s action.

Their decisions reflect a commitment to academic rigor, social-emotional growth, and global readiness.”

Each school honored a Board member with a personalized tribute presented during the October 14 meeting, recognizing their efforts to advance the district’s mission: We are Roosevelt! Empowered! Proficient! Globally Ready!

The Roosevelt Union Free School District Board of Education includes President Belinda Monroe, First Vice President Charlena H. Croutch, Second Vice President Dr. Regina Williams, Trustee Dr. Emily Moore,

and Trustee Kenneth Ware.

The district expressed its deepest appreciation to the Board for their unwavering service and advocacy

on behalf of Roosevelt’s students and families.

–Mohammad Rafiq

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Roosevelt School District Board of Education Trustee Kenneth Ware, left, Second Vice President Regina Williams, First Vice President Charlena Croutch, Student Ex-Officio Board Member Vanessa Tiburcio, President Belinda Monroe, Trustee Emily Moore and Superintendent Shawn Wightman.

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essentials — from T-shirts and sweatpants to toiletries.

Understanding that disaster relief goes beyond material goods, GillickGoldberg emphasized preserving the displace families’ dignity. “There’s nothing worse than giving someone a garbage bag to carry their belongings,” she said. Instead, the team purchased large handbags for the parents to use.

Freeport High School coordinated the distribution of donations, with staff and students helping to organize items for delivery to the displaced families, many of whom had children enrolled in the district.

“At Freeport High School, we believe our greatest strength is our community,” Ureña wrote in an email statement. “We come together in times of need and lift one another up.

“The recent fire that impacted several of our families has reminded us of the deep compassion and resilience that define Freeport,” she added. “We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Rotary Club of Freeport/Merrick, Baby Essentials of Long Island, and Soul Purpose for their generous support and partnership in helping our families rebuild. Their kindness and swift outreach reflect the very best of what it means to be part of this caring community. Together, we remain committed to ensuring that every student and family feels seen, supported, and surrounded by love.”

On Thursday morning, the day of the fire, Gillick-Goldberg’s car was so packed with supplies — including a last-

minute donation of diapers from the Allied Diaper Bank — that she recalled the challenge of fitting everything inside as something of a comic struggle.

“Our most important vision was just making sure people had items that were clean and new,” she said.

The investigation into the fire continues, as do recovery efforts. For those who lost their homes and possessions, the outpouring of local support provided more than just supplies — it offered stability, dignity and hope amid hardship.

a police officer outside the entrance of 1 Jay St. in freeport following the oct. 22 fire that displaced families and prompted a community relief effort.

the nassau County fire marshal’s office investigated the cause of the blaze at 1 Jay St., which left one man critically injured and dozens of people homeless.

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the three-story apartment building at 1 Jay St. in freeport, where an early-morning fire on oct. 22 displaced roughly 40 residents.

News briefs

Dunkin’ reopens on Sunrise Highway

After three weeks of curiosity from passersby, the newly remodeled Dunkin’ at 35-37 E. Sunrise Highway in Freeport has officially reopened, unveiling a fresh look both inside and out.

Joining owner Pradeep Gosalia and co-owner Nimesh Shah at the recent ribbon-cutting were Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé, Freeport Mayor Robert T. Kennedy, Village Clerk Pamela Walsh Boening, Deputy Clerk Lisa Debourg, Quality of Life Officer Stephanie Londonio, and Dunkin’ Corporation operations manager Joe Marando.

Gosalia and Shah, who first opened the Freeport location in 2003, said this marks their first full-scale renovation — one that introduces Dunkin’s nextgeneration design and all new equipment.

Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy, right, presents a certificate of recognition to Dunkin’ co-owner Pradeep Gosalia during the ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the store’s recent remodel at 35-37 E. Sunrise Highway.

“Everything is new,” says Gosalia. “Everyone who steps in says ‘Wow.’ The mayor and everyone in Village Hall all worked with us to make this a smooth remodel and we really appreciate their help.”

Gosalia added that the upgrades will help staff fulfill orders faster and enhance the customer experience.

“We’re always happy to help businesses grow in Freeport,” Mayor Kennedy says. “It always works more smoothly when the business works with us to secure their permits and other necessities.”

–Mohammad Rafiq

‘Concert in Oz’ prepares to hit the Mile

Sparkle on Stage Cultural Arts Center is inviting audiences to “follow the yellow brick road” to the Nautical Mile this fall for Concert in Oz — a musical celebration that blends community spirit, dazzling performances, and a beloved classic brought to life.

The family-friendly concert reimagines The Wizard of Oz and The Wiz through song and storytelling, highlighting themes of friendship, courage, and the joy of finding your way home.

Performances are scheduled for Friday, Nov. 21, at 8 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 22, at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 23, at 3 p.m. at the Sparkle on Stage Cultural Arts Cen ter, located at 195 Wood cleft Ave. in Freeport.

Proceeds will support the organization’s #HomeForSparkle campaign, an initiative to purchase the building that houses the theater. The effort aims to establish a permanent home for the performing arts in Free

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The cast of ‘Concert in Oz’ brings the magic of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ and ‘The Wiz’ to life at Sparkle on Stage

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Four years in, Blakeman points to successes

By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com

Bruce Blakeman has had four years to make his mark as Nassau County executive — and he believes he has delivered. From boosting public safety to cutting taxes and protecting the county’s quality of life, his administration has stayed focused on core priorities. Blakeman, 70, spent his early political career in various offices in the Town of Hempstead and Nassau County. He was the commissioner of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey from 2001 to 2009, and was appointed to the Hempstead Town Board in 2015. Blakeman challenged then County Executive Laura Curran in 2021, and won.

As he seeks a second term, Blakeman told Herald reporters at a roundtable: “Now I have a record to run on.”

He acknowledged Las Vegas Sands’ withdrawal from its proposed casino project at the Nassau Hub, noting that alternative development plans are now progressing under a “Plan B” strategy. That alternate plan, Blakeman said, includes entertainment, residential, retail and hospitality components. Sands is now working with local developers to refine the new proposal, interviewing and vetting potential options, and Blakeman said he hoped to have information to present to the public in early January.

He expressed pride in the county’s partnership with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement — the first of its kind in the U.S. — which is using a portion of the Nassau County Correctional Center in East Meadow to hold detainees.

“I think the general public is very happy,” he said. “It’s made us a much safer county.”

In regard to the state’s takeover of Nassau University Medical Center, also in East Meadow, Blakeman said

County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who is seeking re-election, touted his successes over the past four years. From public safety to quality of life, he believes he has delivered what he promised for Nassau County.

that in recent years, New York’s leadership has eliminated the hospital’s funding. It was headed in the right direction, he said, under its previous leadership, eliminating its financial deficit and maintaining its commitment to treating underserved populations.

He said he believed the state’s actions suggest an intent to either close the hospital or repurpose it as a mental health facility. “I think it’s nefarious,” he said, “and I think that it’s deleterious to the health of the community.”

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Blakeman expressed support for his civilian deputy force, which he said is not a “militia.” Under state law, he said, county executives have the right to declare emergencies and deputize people for service.

“I created nothing more than a database of people who are willing to serve, who will be willing to train without getting paid,” he said. Most are military veterans or former law enforcement, he added, and will undergo firearms training in accordance with state law.

He also defended the county’s transgender sport ban, which prevents transgender women and girls from competing on female sports teams at county-run parks and facilities. The bill, he said, received highly publicized support from Caitlin Jenner.

Blakeman also highlighted rising home values, the hiring of 600 new law enforcement officers, and seven Wall Street credit rating upgrades over the past four years — indicators, he said, of a structurally sound and fiscally responsible county budget.

Blakeman acknowledged that there is a need to address housing affordability for young people and senior citizens, but added that he disagreed with the state’s attempts to supersede local control.

“We’re densely populated, and we don’t have the land, and the public doesn’t want the density,” he said. “That’s why people move to the suburbs, and out of an urban environment.”

Koslow is focused on transparency and unity

By JORDAN VALLONE

jvallone@liherald.com

Seth Koslow wears many hats — husband, dad, attorney and legislator in Nassau’ County’s 5th District. This year the Democrat has taken on a new challenge: running for county executive against incumbent Bruce Blakeman. His campaign has focused on values like transparency, common-sense policies and bipartisan communication.

Koslow, 43, grew up in Baldwin, and now lives in Merrick with his wife, three children and their rescue dog, Coco. After college he worked in a variety of sales jobs before returning to law school. He started his career as a prosecutor in the Queens district attorney’s office, and now has his own law practice.

In 2023, he won an open seat in the 5th District, which encompasses Merrick, Freeport and parts of North Bellmore. When the opportunity arose for him to run for county executive, he decided to take it.

“The same way I wanted to make a difference in my district,” he told Herald reporters at a roundtable interview, “I want to make a difference in the county.”

Koslow was critical of the Blakeman administration’s communication with the Legislature’s minority caucus, and he pointed to the Nassau University Medical Center as a “perfect example” of where the county lacks transparency. The public hospital in East Meadow, which serves all patients regardless of their ability to pay for medical care, was taken over by New York state earlier this year.

“Instead of actually working with the state to save the hospital, (Blakeman) fought with them, and now we lost control,” Koslow said.

He said he had similar concerns about the Nassau

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dently,” Koslow said. “It’s a lack of transparency — it’s a lack of planning for the county.”

With Las Vegas Sands officially stepping away from its casino proposal at the Nassau Coliseum site, Koslow said that while he doesn’t have a real estate background, he is open to partnering with others to find the best path forward for the Nassau Hub. He outlined a vision that includes a convention center, a hotel and housing, elements he believes would support revenue generation, boost tourism and promote development.

Koslow was very critical of Nassau County’s “militia” — a unit of armed volunteer residents that, he said, makes the county “less safe” and raises chain-ofcommand and liability issues. Koslow said that the Nassau County Police Department does a great job, describing them as “well-trained” and “very responsive,” and he couldn’t picture a situation in which armed volunteers would be necessary.

He also disagreed with the county’s transgender sport ban, which prevents transgender women and girls from competing on female sports teams at countyrun parks and facilities.

“Let the (local) leagues handle it,” he said. “It’s not a county issue.”

County Correctional Center, also in East Meadow. The county agreed to a partnership with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which is using a portion of the jail to hold detainees. In September, a Honduran national in custody at the jail died, roughly 18 hours after he was detained.

“We don’t know what’s going on with the buildings at the jail, whether ICE is using buildings indepen-

Koslow said that the county needs to return to a “traditional” separation of the branches of government. If elected, he said, he would let legislators “do their jobs.”

“If I don’t necessarily like a law they pass, I have the right not to sign,” he said. “But that also gives me some leverage to negotiate.”

Local government, he said, has to work to support the people. “We’re talking about life and death here,” Koslow said. “We’re talking about your safety. We can’t play games in local politics.”

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County Legislator Seth Koslow is Bruce Blakeman’s Democratic challenger for the county executive seat. He was critical of the county’s lack of transparency and bipartisan communication.

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I love going shopping for my costume! I want to be a Minecraft character this year.

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I like eating candy, picking candy from people and dressing up!

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Seeing the kids dress up and enjoy it. I love giving kids their candy and seeing the excitement on their faces.

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Lucia 1st grade, Merrick I like going trick-or-treating.

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Annual festival brings Halloween fun, food

Trunk-or-Treating served as a safe, family-friendly twist on traditional trickor-treating. Families decorated their car trunks with creative Halloween themes, played music, and handed out candy to young visitors. The event offered a festive environment for children to celebrate without the need to go door-to-door.

The festival also included the Freeport Fire Department’s 35th annual Fire Expo, one of Long Island’s largest publicsafety demonstrations.

Visitors took the opportunity to see the department’s fire trucks and equipment up close, learn about fire prevention, and watch live demonstrations given by firefighters. Children met local first responders and collected giveaways, while parents received tips on keeping their homes safe.

Food lovers flocked to the annual Chowder Fest, a culinary highlight that has become a favorite part of the festival. For a small donation, adults sampled a variety of chowders, while children ate for free.

Restaurants from the Nautical Mile competed for honors in several chowder categories, including Manhattan, New England, most innovative, Long Island, bisque, original and chunkiest. Past competitors included Halfway Down, Sonny’s Canal House, and Novi, with Halfway Down returning to defend its title as last year’s overall winner.

“It was a perfect day for the Fall Festival,” Elizabeth Comerford, director of the Freeport Recreation Center, said. “We had at least a couple hundred marchers. I think my favorite was this little skeleton riding a motorcycle, but every costume looked great. We also had some costumed dogs, who are always welcome as long as they behaved, which they all did.”

The festival has grown into one of Freeport’s most anticipated fall traditions, attracting between 500 and 1,000 visitors each year, depending on the weather. Each October, the recreation center coordinates the event with dozens of volunteers, the Freeport Chamber of Commerce, local schools and community organizations.

The day’s activities underscored the village’s emphasis on family, fun and community pride.

In addition to the main attractions, past festivals have featured face painting, hayrides, pumpkin decorating and live music from local performers. This year’s event carried on the tradition, providing entertainment for all ages while showcasing the scenic beauty of the Nautical Mile as a backdrop.

To start the Halloween celebration early, on Saturday night, the village hosted a free screening of “The Nightmare Before Christmas” at the recreation center, drawing many families eager to kick off the festivities before the big day.

With help from local businesses, first responders and community volunteers, the Fall Festival once again marked the close of the Nautical Mile’s busy season, offering residents a final opportunity to enjoy the waterfront before winter.

Village of freeport firefighters demonstrated how they work together as a team to extract a victim from a wrecked car using a Jaws of Life and other tools. the demonstration was part of the f ire expo that was held in conjunction with the freeport fall festival,

during freeport’s annual fall festival, held on Sunday, port Washington’s Jorge Carlos, right, said hello to Sydney Shim, 5, who wanted to meet pooch piper.

“What a great day was had by all at the fire department expo, Halloween parade, and chowder contest,” Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy said. “The weather was wonderful, which probably contributed to the size of the crowd attending. I think this was one of our largest Fall Festival events in the past 15 years.

“I, along with everyone who marched in the parade, had a great time,” the mayor added. “The distance from Sea Breeze Park to the esplanade is just about the right distance for the parade. We had about a dozen Trunk-or-Treat stations, as well as the Fire Expo stations. I also saw long lines at the chowder contest, which is always a good sign.”

freeport trustee evette B. Sanchez, left, and freeport police department Community affiars officer donetta Cumberbatch were all smiles as they handed out candy at the freeport police Benevolent association booth.

Photos courtesy Village of Freeport

Showing off their Halloween finery in advance of the parade are, from left nathan Hambrite, 3; dahlia delallera, 4, paden morris, 3; preston allen, 6; and melani Burl, 4. they all attend the Kiddie Club at the freeport recreation Center.

Ferretti looks to build ‘tax cutter’ reputation

By CHARLES SHAW cshaw@liherald.com

John Ferretti says the purpose of serving in local government is to make a difference in people’s lives every day — something he hopes to continue if he is elected to a full term as Hempstead town supervisor.

Ferretti, of Levittown, said he was proud of his record as a Nassau County legislator, where he opposed tax increases and supported responsible budgeting. In seven and a half years in the Legislature, he helped reduce county taxes by $70 million and block $150 million in proposed hikes. His top priority, he said, is ensuring that the community he grew up in remains affordable for families.

“My track record as an elected official is very clear,” Ferretti said, “I am a tax cutter, and that’s the way to keep residents able to continue to live in the homes that they grew up in, like myself.”

Ferretti, a Republican, was appointed town supervisor on Aug. 5 following Don Clavin’s resignation. Since he took office, the town passed a 2026 budget that cuts property taxes by $5 million. Ferretti said it is the responsibility of local officials to do everything possible to help residents afford to stay in the communities where they grew up.

His appointment was not without controversy. His Democratic opponent, Joseph Scianablo, filed a lawsuit claiming that Ferretti and the town board violated the state’s Open Meetings Law, which requires 24 hours’ public notice for resolutions scheduled at meetings. In response, the board reappointed Ferretti at its Sept. 16 meeting — a move town officials said was necessary to protect taxpayers from the lawsuit. On Oct. 9, State Supreme Court Justice Gary Carlton ruled that the Aug. 5 appointment had violated the law, finding

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John Ferretti, who was appointed Hempstead town supervisor in August, says he wants to continue serving residents by keeping taxes low, supporting law enforcement and protecting the town’s quality of life.

that plans had been made before the meeting.

Ferretti emphasized that his appointment was not nullified. He said he could not comment on the pending litigation, but remained confident that the town would prevail in the case.

As supervisor, Ferretti said, he wants to prioritize public safety. He noted that during his time in the County Legislature, he supported measures to provide law enforcement with the tools they need, and led the

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effort to reopen police precincts that had been closed. He also co-sponsored the Mask Transparency Act, which bans wearing face coverings in public to conceal identities.

Ferretti said he wanted police to be fully funded, and given the opportunity to put criminals behind bars. He said that he was against public safety reforms, such as bail reform and “Raise the Age” laws.

In response to Scianablo’s claims that he lacks transparency, Ferretti said he demonstrated openness in the budget process by publishing the preliminary budget several days before the Sept. 30 deadline and posting subsequent amendments online with more than 24 hours’ notice — a step not legally required and not customarily taken prior to his administration, he said.

“Every opportunity we have had since Aug. 5 to be transparent, we have taken that opportunity,” he said.

Ferretti said he supports protecting the town’s suburban quality of life, and opposes state efforts to allow high-rise apartments or change local zoning laws. He added that while Scianablo has called his appointment an advantage in the race, it’s only an advantage if he proves himself through his work.

“I believe that so far, from Aug. 5 until today,” Ferretti said, “my record has been pretty flawless.”

Scianablo: Hempstead needs accountability

By CHARLES SHAW cshaw@liherald.com

Democrat Joseph Scianablo, a Marine combat veteran, former NYPD officer and prosecutor, is running for Town of Hempstead supervisor on a platform of restoring transparency, lowering taxes and holding local government accountable.

Scianablo, of Garden City, said he is running because of what he views as a lack of transparency from the current Town Board. He noted that families across the town are feeling the strain of rising costs — from a 12 percent property tax hike to increases in water, power and fuel bills.

Following the Aug. 5 appointment of his Republican opponent, John Ferretti, as town supervisor, Scianablo filed a lawsuit alleging that Ferretti and the board violated the state’s Open Meetings Law, which requires 24 hours’ public notice for resolutions scheduled at meetings. On Oct. 9, State Supreme Court Justice Gary Carlton ruled that the appointment had violated the law, but the decision did not nullify Ferretti’s appointment.

The violation, Scianablo said reflected a disregard for basic laws meant to ensure accountability. He added that he was frustrated with government waste and the misuse of taxpayer money. “This is what’s wrong with our local government,” he said. “It reeks of corruption. It reeks of waste, fraud and abuse. The people deserve better.”

Scianablo said he wants to restore integrity by getting the town’s finances in order with operational and financial audits. He also aims to make local government more accessible to working families by holding more Town Board meetings in the evening.

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Democrat Joe Scianablo, a Marine veteran and a former NYPD officer, is running for supervisor focused on transparency, fiscal accountability and expanded services for residents, veterans and domestic violence survivors.

“We all want the same thing from our government, and that’s what you’re going to get from me,” he said. “Your voices are going to be heard and you’re going to be governed fairly, and the people are going to be put first.”

If elected, Scianablo said, he would focus in his first 100 days on converting all town streetlights to LED fixtures to save an estimated $1 million annually, imple-

menting zero-based budgeting to ensure that every dollar is justified, and exploring shared services with neighboring towns to reduce duplicate costs.

His platform emphasizes what he calls “commonsense solutions,” including proactive infrastructure maintenance, performance-based funding and energy efficiency upgrades. He added that communities such as Hempstead, Uniondale, Roosevelt, and especially Baldwin have been calling for long-overdue development.

Improving public safety and supporting veterans, Scianablo said, would also be key priorities. Drawing on his law enforcement background, he hoped to strengthen trust between communities and public safety agencies. “I’m excited to see what we could do to make sure we bridge that divide between community and policing,” he said.

Scianablo said he also wants to support residents affected by domestic violence by partnering with nonprofits, law enforcement, and the Nassau County district attorney’s office. He has criticized the closure of the Safe Center LI, a Nassau-based facility for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors that closed in March, and pledged to expand related services through collaboration with the county and community partners.

“There is no one-stop shopping for survivors, victims and children to domestic violence,” Scianablo said. “We need to continue with that approach.”

He emphasized that he wants to serve as a supervisor who is accountable to the people of the Town of Hempstead.

“We are all seeking a government that is accountable for the people,” he said. “We are all seeking a government that’s transparent for the people. We are all on the same team here.”

Stuart Richner, CEO of the Long Island Herald, left, with Phyllis Quinlan, director of Holistic Services Administration at Cohen Children’s Medical Center; Amy Amato, executive director of RichnerLIVE; and Sofia Agoritsas, vice president of operations at the medical center.

Herald supports Cohen Children’s Medical Center

Herald Community Media and RichnerLIVE presented a $2,000 donation to Cohen Children’s Medical Center, the charity beneficiary of the Herald Women’s Executive Summit on Sept. 9 at the Crescent Beach Club.

The medical center is home to Long Island’s first Pediatric Heart Failure and Transplant Program and a nationally recognized team of specialists. This year the hospital earned its third con-

secutive Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, underscoring its mission to help families raise stronger, healthier kids.

Phyllis Quinlan, the medical center’s director of Holistic Services Administration, noted, “We are on track to offer over 5,000 15-minute holistic services to the CCMC staff, parents/family caregivers, and admitted pediatric patients in 2025.”

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Amendment to Allow Olympic Sports Complex In Essex County on State Forest Preserve Land. Allows skiing and related trail facilities on state forest preserve land. The site is 1,039 acres. Requires State to add 2,500 acres of new forest land in Adirondack Park. A yes vote authorizes new ski trails and related facilities in the Adirondack forest preserve. A no vote does not authorize this use.

Enmienda para Permitir Complejo Olímpico de Deportes En el Condado de Essex en Tierra de Reserva Forestal Estatal. Permite el esquí e instalaciones relacionadas de pistas en tierra de reserva forestal estatal. El sitio es de 1,039 acres. Requiere que el Estado añade 2,500 acres de nueva tierra forestal en el Parque Adirondack. Un voto afirmativo autoriza nuevas pistas de esquí e instalaciones relacionadas en la reserva forestal Adirondack. Un voto negativo no autoriza este uso.

November 04, 2025

County Executive

Ejecutivo del Condado

DEM,MOD Seth I. Koslow

District Attorney

Fiscal del Distrito

MOD Nicole Aloise

Comptroller

Controlador del Condado

DEM, MOD Wayne H. Wink, Jr.

County Clerk

Secretario

Bruce A. Blakeman

Anne T. Donnelly

CON Elaine R. Phillips

DEM, MOD Joylette E. Williams REP, CON Maureen C. O’Connell

Hempstead Supervisor

MOD Joe Scianablo

CON John R. Ferretti

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Hempstead Council Member

Legislador del Condado Distrito 3

for One (1) REP, CON

Dorothy L. Goosby Jean-Baptiste Carelus

Hempstead Town Clerk

Secretario Municipal

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Yveline L. Dalmacy REP, CON Kate Murray

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DEM, REP, CON

David P. Sullivan

County Court Judge

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Howard E. Sturim DEM, REP, CON

Nancy Nicotra Bednar Donald X. Clavin, Jr.

One (1) REP, CON

Scott M. Davis Charlene Jackson Thomas

County Legislator

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for One (1) REP, CON

Debra S. Mule Danielle Samantha Smikle

Justice of the Supreme Court

la Corte Suprema

for Eight (8) REP, CON Kenny

Mark A. Cuthbertson

Margaret C. Reilly

Joseph C. Pastoressa

Robert G. Bogle

Family Court Judge

Juez del Tribunal de Familia

REP, CON

Robert E. Pipia

District Court Judge

REP, CON Maria Boultadakis

Steven A. Pilewski

James W. Malone

Carl J. Copertino

Bronwyn M. Black-Kelly

STEPPING OUT

Director Cindy Rosenthal steps up to the challenge of this rarely performed play, based on a story from Chaucer.

A tale of eternal friendship

Hofstra’s Shakespeare Festival takes on ‘The Two Noble Kinsmen’

By Abbey Salvemini

Shakespeare’s final — and perhaps most overlooked — play steps into the spotlight as “The Two Noble Kinsmen” arrives on Hofstra University’s celebrated Globe stage. Now in its 77th year, the annual Shakespeare Festival invites audiences to experience a production that follows the intense journey of two noble cousins, Palamon and Arcite, whose unbreakable bond is shattered when they fall in love with the same woman.

As the headline production, this tragicomedy sets the tone for a rich, two-week long festival season that includes “What Fools!,” a whimsical, one-hour version of A “Midsummer Night’s Dream,” ideal for children; also Hofstra Collegium Musicum’s concert of Elizabethan and Jacobean music inspired by Shakespeare’s era. Together, these performances promise a dynamic festival experience for audiences of all ages.

Directed by drama professor Dr. Cindy Rosenthal, the production brings to life a powerful story about friendship, competition and the messy realities of love. Whether you’re a Shakespeare devotee or new to his catalogue, this rarely-performed play offers a fresh, thought-provoking look at the Bard.

According to Rosenthal, the decision to produce “The Two Noble Kinsmen” is rooted in its relative obscurity — and its potential. She acknowledges that among her fellow theater historians, not many have studied the play or seen it performed.

“In that there is opportunity,” she says.“We may be the one production of this play that our audience members see. The question is: How can we best present this under-illuminated text by the greatest writer in the history of civilization? Let’s make the most of whatever ways we think it has value and interest. That’s the job.”

She recognizes that taking on the play is a learning curve for both herself and her students. Still, the opportunity to present something rare and meaningful made it worth the challenge.

“We would be able to offer something to our

• Now through Nov. 2

• Tickets are $15, members of the Hofstra community may receive up to two free tickets

• Visit hofstra.universitytickets. com to purchse tickets; more festival information at events. hofstra.edu

• John Cranford Adams Playhouse, South Campus, Hempstead.

audiences that they don’t get to see — and very likely won’t see again in their lifetime.”

She’s particularly interested in exploring the play’s layered emotional dynamics and how they speak to today’s audiences. The staging doesn’t shy away from the text’s “queer sensibility,” which runs throughout, making it an integral part of the storytelling.

This play “absolutely brings forward the value and the strength of same-sex relationships,” Rosenthal says, describing the work (that Shakespeare co-wrote with John Fletcher) as a significant reflection of today’s lineage of queer love.

Hofstra’s Globe stage — considered the most authentic recreation of Shakespeare’s original stage in North America — adds a unique dimension to the production. Rosenthal refers to the stage as “a real phenomenon.”

While she has directed for previous Shakespeare festivals at Hofstra, this is her first time with the Globe replica.

“Performing on the Globe stage makes it feel like we are part of history. It’s a beautiful achievement. Just being able to engage with the set is another part of the experience I look forward to sharing with the students and our audience,” she says.

Guiding her student actors on a play that few had encountered before was both a challenge and a joy for Rosenthal. Among the aspects most interesting to all involved is how the play celebrates love, both heterosexual and queer.

“It does that all the way through the text, both with women and men. Scholars have studied and written about the queer sensibility that permeates this play. I’m excited and the students are excited to explore and bring life to the relationships among the characters,” she adds.

Anthony Avalos, of Roosevelt, is among Rosenthal’s young cast who fully embraces his director’s enthusiasm. Avalos, who does the roles of both a soldier and a knight, declared that his appreciation for the play grew with every reading of it.

“When I actually saw everyone molding these characters, that’s when I really fell in love with the story,” he says.

Rosenthal’s visual approach is designed to blend tradition with fresh interpretation.

“We want to find a way to bridge the gap and to resonate with our own community,” she notes.

Costume choices, for example, were guided by the characters’ journeys and how those stories can connect with audiences today — incorporating playful, contemporary touches into the overall aesthetic.

Rosenthal recalls visiting Hofstra’s Globe to see a performance of “Hamlet,” on a school trip as a student at Jericho High School, The experience, she says, led her to realize just how much she loved and admired both the show and Shakespeare’s language.

“It’s an amazing full-circle moment for me.”

For those who may not know the play — or Shakespeare at all — she invites them to approach it with curiosity, offering a simple message: “Have an open mind.”

Adam Glaser

The always-enthralling South Shore Symphony invites ghosts and goblins of all ages to its first Halloween Spooktacular at its longtime Madison Theatre home. Music Director and Conductor Adam Glaser leads his musicians — all decked out in costumes — in orchestral favorites. The audience is encouraged to join in the fun by wearing costumes, but are also welcome, of course, to “come as you are.” The spirited program includes six most popular and accessible works. In fact, nearly all of them will be familiar given their usage in movies, television shows and cartoons. For instance, many will instantly recognize the concert’s opening, “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice: by French composer Paul Dukas. This piece was the “soundtrack” for the beloved segment in Disney’s “Fantasia.” during which Mickey Mouse plays the role of the apprentice who begins practicing his boss’ magic tricks.

Saturday, Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m. $35, $30 seniors, $10 students. Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Tickets available at madisontheatreny.org or (516) 3234444.

Orchestre National de France

Music Director Cristian Macelaru guides the Orchestre National de France on its first U.S. tour in nearly 10 years at Tilles Center, during their brief three-concert tour. Joined by pianist-extraordinaire Daniil Trifonov the orchestra performs repertoires that lie at the core of its identity: Maurice Ravel (to commemorate the 150th anniversary of his birth), Elsa Barraine and Camille SaintSaëns. This masterful program brings the listener on a picturesque journey from start to finish. The programming of Elsa Barraine’s Symphony No. 2 with its gumptous string lines that compliment the playfulness of the work’s structure sits beautifully in the program with Ravel’s Daphnis & Chloé.

Saturday, Nov. 8, 7 p.m. Tilles Center, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or tillescenter.org or (516) 299-3100

Photos courtesy Hofstra University

Hofstra’s exacting replica of London’s Globe Theater is considered the most authentic recreation of Shakespeare’s original theater in the U.S.

Grant Tridone, left, stars as Arcite, with Bela Valente as Emilia and Andrew Heitman in the role of Palamon in this mesmerizing production. Friendship turns to rivalry in a study of the intoxication and strangeness of love.

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On Exhibit Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “At Play,” surveys artists’ perennial fascination with entertainment in all forms. Framing this topic between the nineteenth century Belle Époque and today, the exhibit includes works by Pablo Picasso, Reginald Marsh, Everett Shinn, and Max Beckmann among many others. The works are gathered to represent a wide range of expressions, from entertainmentrelated activities to the fascinating personalities involved. It encompasses dance, music, theater, movies, circus, boating, and beach scenes, along with horseracing and various sports, both active and passive Also featured are archival items from The Metropolitan Opera and the New York Philharmonic, including costumes by Marc Chagall for Die Zauberflöte, vintage fashion items by such designers as Alfred Shaheen, and iconic costumes from the Folies-Bergère in Paris. On view until Nov. 9.

• Where: 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor

• Time: Ongoing

• Contact: nassaumuseum.org or (516) 484-9337

OCT 31

Funhouse Halloween Boogie

Put on your best costume and head to Bleu Island Bar and Exquisite Cuisine for the “Halloween Boogie!” This adultsonly party features high-energy vibes, neon party favors, basket raffles and spooky games by Dru Accessories. Dance the night away to House, Hip Hop, RnB, Old School, Disco, Caribbean, Latin and Dance Classics spun by DJ Flyy Grl. Don’t miss the costume contest, giveaways and a night full of fun and festive surprises! Get tickets in advance or at the door.

• Where: 103 Woodcleft Ave., Freeportr

• Time: 8 p.m.-1 p.m.

• Contact: (516) 924-3900 or nopressureevents@gmail.com

‘The Krimson Curse’

Keep the spooky fun going at ‘The Krimson Kurse,’ a postHalloween event you won’t want to miss! Come in your best costume for a chance to win $100 for Best Dressed Individual or Best Dressed Couple. Wrap up Halloween season in style!

• Where: 238 Woodcleft Ave.

• Time: 7 p.m.-1 a.m.

• Contact: caribbeanfoodfreeport. com

NOV

Ted Nash’s ‘Presidential Suite’

Ted Nash’s Big Band brings the Grammy Award-winning “Presidential Suite” to the Tilles Center stage. This fascinating program pairs historic speeches by figures like Franklin D. Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, Winston Churchill, and others with bold, jazz-driven orchestrations. With Nash’s thoughtful direction and expressive playing, the hard swinging band offers a powerful and resonant performance that bridges history, music and the spirit of swing. Each movement is tied to a different speech by world leaders, giving the words new resonance through music. Presidential Suite is considered Nash’s most significant work. Inspired by great political speeches of the 20th century dealing with the theme of freedom, it is rich with social and political awareness. It involved a very creative approach; Nash transcribed the speeches for their actual musical pitches and created themes, placing them into contexts that embraced the speakers and the location and era of the speeches. A longtime member of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, Nash has spent 25 years blending intellect, emotion and bold creativity through his compositions. Acclaimed as one of the most innovative voices in modern jazz, he’s known for his boundless creativity as an arranger and performer. Nash leads multiple innovative projects while remaining at the forefront of the jazz scene with a demanding touring schedule as a core member of the JLCO. From pushing boundaries with the Jazz Composers Collective — of which he’s a co-founder — to appearing on “best-of” lists in the New York Times, The New Yorker and Billboard, Nash continues to redefine what jazz can be. He has that uncanny ability to mix freedom with substance, blues with intellect and risk-taking with clarity.

Halloween bash

Conclude spooky season at Otto’s Sea Grill’s Halloween Party! With buffet, cash bar and music by Pagman and Robin. Costume contest with fun prizes and spooky vibes all night long. Reservations required.

• Where: 271 Woodcleft Ave

• Time: 6-10 p.m.

• Contact: (516) 378-9480

Dia de Muertos Nichos

Long Island Children’s Museum welcomes families to experience Dia de Muertos, the vibrant holiday that is widely celebrated in Mexico. Learn about nicho, the beautifully adorned frames are a popular form of folk art of the region and are often used on ofrendas to memorialize someone special. Make one to take home at the drop-in program. For ages 3+.

• Where: Museum Row, Garden City

• Time: Noon-2 p.m.

• Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800

Little Learners

Art Lab

Each week in this engaging workshop, participants are introduced to

hands-on materials, artmaking, and inspiration from artists and techniques. Young kids, ages 2-5, build critical thinking skills, expand vocabulary, and support imaginations as they play, create and explore. This week decorate a sea-themed frame. $4 with museum admission.

• Where: Museum Row, Garden City

• Time: 11:30 a.m.-noon

• Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800

‘Once Upon A Song!’

• Where: Tilles Center, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville

• Time: 7 p.m.

• Contact: ticketmaster.com or tillescenter.org or (516) 299-3100

food (just no pork or shellfish).

• Where: Temple B’nai Torah, 2900 Jerusalem Ave., Wantagh

• Time: 7:30 p.m., also Nov. 15

• Contact: licabaret@aol.com or (516) 946-7207

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Join L.I. Cabaret Theatre for their latest performance. In this spirited show books in a library are brought to life in song and dance. A cast of 40 keeps the action moving along, with a live band and and a special appearance by Steve Mitchell as Elvis. The singers and dancers perform current hits, oldies and tunes from the Broadway stage, with a tribute to Woodstock and “Wicked.” With refreshments and post-show dancing until 1 A.M. Seating is night-club style at round tables. $30 per person, available in advance or at the door. Refreshments provided; guests can bring in your own

NOV

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Taxpayer

Forum

Attend the free Town of Hempstead seminar on important property tax exemptions at Freeport Memorial Library. Review eligibility requirements and get your questions answered. Know your rights as a taxpayer.

• Where: 144 W. Merrick Rd., Freeport

• Time: 10:30 a.m.

• Contact: Call (516) 538-1500 or email taxforums@hempstead. ny.gov

Let’s Skate

NOV

15

Get ready to enjoy all the thrills of the snowy season, while staying warm and cozy as Long Island Children’s Museum’s popular “Snowflake Sock Skating rink returns, Slip on “sock skates” and take a spin on the indoor rink, made from a high-tech synthetic polymer surface that lets kids slide around without blades. Kids can stretch, twirl and glide. As visitors step off the “ice” they can jump into winter dramatic play in Snowflake Village. Become a baker in the holiday sweet shop, step inside a giant snowman and serve up some hot cocoa, take a turn in the rink “ticket booth” and “warm up” around a rink side “fire pit.” With special opening weekend activities.

• Where: Museum Row, Garden City

• Time: Opening drop-in programs start at 1 p.m.

• Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800

Listening Room concert

Enjoy an intimate acoustic concert with singer-songwriter Tal Naccarato at Freeport Library’s ongoing Listening Room series.

• Where: 144 W. Merrick Rd., Freeport

• Contact: freeportlibrary.info or (516) 379-3274

Flip Your Lid

Families are invited to commemorate America Recycles Day at Long Island Children’s Museum by upcycling mason jar lids into beautiful works of art, at the drop-in program. Free with museum admission. For ages 3+.

• Where: Museum Row, Garden City

• Time: 1-3 p.m.

• Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800

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Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on September 17, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 10, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.,

15. Extent and Nature of Circulation: a. Total No. Copies: Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months, 5500 Actual No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date, 5500. b. Paid Circulation (By Mail and Outside the Mail): (1) Mailed Outside-County Paid Subscriptions stated on Form 3541: Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months, 57; Actual No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date, 17. (2) Mailed In-County Paid Subscriptions Stated on Form 3541: Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months, 2613; Actual No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date, 2477. (3) Paid Distribution Outside the Mails including Sales Through Dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors, and Counter Sales, and Other Non-USPS Paid Distribution: Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months, 543; Actual No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date, 667. (4) Paid Distribution by Other Classes of Mail Through the USPS: Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months, 0; Actual No. Copies of Single Issue

premises known as 183 Moore Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 55, Block 101 and Lot 148. Approximate amount of judgment is $156,591.88 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #603963/2023. The sale of this property and clear title are subject to a superior lien dated December 10, 2002 and recorded on December 24, 2002

Published Nearest to Filing Date, 0. c. Total Paid

Distribution: Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months, 3213; Actual No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date, 3161. d. Free or Nominal Rate Distribution ( by Mail and Outside the Mail) : (1) Free or Nominal Rate Outside-County as Stated on Form 3541: Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months, 939; Actual No. Copies of Single Issue

Published Nearest to Filing Date, 889. (2)Free or Nominal In-County as Stated on Form 3541: Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months, 244; Actual No. Copies of Single Issue

Published Nearest to Filing Date, 0 (3) Free or Nominal Rate Copies Mailed at Other classes Mailed Through the USPS: Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months, 0; Actual No. Copies of Single Issue

Published Nearest to Filing Date, 0. (4) Free or Nominal Rate

Distribution Outside the Mail: Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months, 500; Actual No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date, 800.

e. Total Free or Nominal Rate Distribution:

Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months, 1683; Actual No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date, 1689. f. Total Distribution: Average No. Copies Each Issue During

in the Office of the Clerk of Nassau County, State of New York, under Liber Book 23338 and Page 102. Michael W. Alpert, Esq., Referee

Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 231848-1 156148

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SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, UMB BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR MLM 13648 TITLE TRUST, PLAINTIFF, VS. PANTHER ENTERPRISES INC., ET AL.,

Preceding 12 Months, 4896; Actual No. Copies of Single Issue

Published Nearest to Filing Date, 4850

g. Copies Not Distributed: Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months, 604; Actual No. Copies of Single Issue

Published Nearest to Filing Date, 650 h. Total: Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months, 5500; Actual No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date, 5500.

i. Percent Paid and/or Requested Circulation: Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months, 65.63%; Actual No. Copies of Single Issue

Published Nearest to Filing Date, 65.18%.

16. This Statement of Ownership will be printed in the October 30, 2025 issue of this publication.

17. Signature and Title of Editor, Publisher, Business Manager, or Owner: Stuart Richner, Owner; Date: October 1, 2025. I certify that all information furnished on this form is true and complete. I understand that anyone who furnishes false or misleading information on this form or who omits material information requested on the form or who omits material or information requested on the form may be subject to criminal sanctions (including fines and imprisonment) and/or civil sanctions (including civil penalties). 1322425

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DEFENDANT(S).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on February 18, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 12, 2025 at 3:00 p.m., premises known as 305 Roosevelt Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of

Nassau and State of New York, Section 62, Block 152 and Lots 5 & 6. Approximate amount of judgment is $859,190.66 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #614107/2023.

Peter L. Kramer, Esq., Referee 516-510-4020

Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 234193-1 156146

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NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County of Nassau Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, D/B/A Christiana Trust as Trustee for PNPMS Trust I, Plaintiff AGAINST Paul O. Lyseight, et al, Defendant Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on September 19, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, North sides of the steps, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM premises known as 9 Brooks Avenue, Roosevelt, NY 11575. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the County of Nassau, State of New York, SECTION: 55, BLOCK: 315, LOT: 151. Approximate amount of judgment is $153,248.05 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 608839/2021. Brian J. Davis, Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-09873 4-F00 87504 156272

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SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. BOARD OF MANAGERS OF YACHTSMAN’S COVE CONDOMINIUM, Pltf. vs. BRYAN VALENTIN, CLAIRE A. VALENTIN, Deft. Index #619845/2023. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered November 15, 2024, I will sell at public auction on the North Side Steps of the Nassau County

Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on November 17, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. prem. k/a 531 Ray Street, Unit 20, Freeport, NY 11520 a/k/a Section 54, Block 315, Lot 446. The real property above described is a unit shown on the plans of a Condominium prepared and certified by Barrett, Bonacci and Van Weele, P.C. and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on the 17th day of January, 2017, as Map No. 0285 defined in the Declaration of Condominium entitled Yachtsman’s Cove Condominium made by Ray Street Commons LLC under Article 9-B of the New York Real Property Law dated January 17, 2017 and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on the 17th day of January, 2017 in Liber 13462 of Conveyances at Page 496. Being a part of a Condominium in the Village of Freeport, Nassau County, State of NY, known and designated as Home No. 20, together with a 4.1666% undivided interest in the Common Elements of the Condominium hereinafter described, as the same is defined in the Declaration of Condominium hereinafter referred to. Approximate amount of judgment is $11,542.99 plus cost and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. JOHN BOKLAK, Referee. JAY L. YACKOW, Attys. for Pltf., 355 Post Avenue, Ste. 201, Westbury, NY. #102577 156280

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU US Bank National Association, as Trustee for Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust, Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2006-1, Plaintiff AGAINST Stephen Dedomenico; William Dedomenico; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered September 25, 2015, amended February 23, 2016, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100

Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 20, 2025 at 2:00PM, premises known as 4 August Lane, Old Westbury, NY 11568. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Old Westbury, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 19 Block D Lot 112. Approximate amount of judgment $928,735.94 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 007547/2012. Foreclosure auction will be held “Rain or Shine”.

Jane Shrenkel, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC

Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792

Dated: September 27, 2025 156325

LEGAL NOTICE REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU LPP MORTGAGE, INC. F/K/A LPP MORTGAGE LTD., Plaintiff - against - GERARD Y. OLIVIER A/K/A GERARD OLIVIER, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on January 3, 2025. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on the 13th day of November, 2025 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece, or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Premises known as 134 North Long Beach Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. (Section: 55., Block: 384., Lot: 39) Approximate amount of lien $633,213.36 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

Index No. 613787/2022. John Boklak, Esq., Referee. Stein, Wiener & Roth LLP

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 1400 Old Country Road, Suite 315 Westbury, NY 11590 Tel. 516-742-1212 OLIVIER-79584

Dated: September 17, 2025

During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. Auction Locations are subject to change. 156258

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, FOR LEHMAN MORTGAGE TRUST MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-2, Plaintiff AGAINST LATCHMIN BANKS, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered February 25, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM, premises known as 957 Jerome Street, Baldwin Harbor, NY 11510. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Baldwin Harbor, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 54, Block 553, Lot 22. Approximate amount of judgment $516,562.22 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #608105/2017. Merik

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Aaron, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Wi lliamsville, NY 14221 17-003759 87344 156265

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU WILMINGTON

SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR HILLDALE TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST FELICIA A. OMENE, JACKSON OMENE, ET AL, Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered January 16, 2020, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 17, 2025 at 2:00 pm, premises known as 3588 Bertha Drive, Baldwin, NY 11510. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Baldwin Harbor, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 54, Block 590, Lot 21. Approximate amount of judgment $1,403,156.13 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #006993/2016. Chris ty M. Demelfi, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 18-001620 87474 156270

TERINO, Referee. DEUTSCH & SCHNEIDER, LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 79-37 Myrtle Avenue, Glendale, NY 11385. File No. I-404#102587 156354

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SUPREME COURT

NASSAU COUNTY

BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff against ANDREA FAGAN, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800,Rochester, NY 14614.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered April 27, 2017, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 25, 2025 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 296 Pine Street, Freeport, NY 11520. Sec 54 Block 84 Lot 7. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $466,592.84 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 015029/2010.

2004-WCW2, Pltf. vs. ESCOLASTICA CRUZ

A/K/A ESCOLATICA CRUZ, et al, Defts. Index #000435/2018. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale dated Jan. 15, 2020 and order substituting the referee entered Sept 7, 2022, I will sell at public auction on the north side front steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on November 25, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., prem. k/a 61 East Avenue, Freeport, NY a/k/a Section 62, Block 76, Lot 4. Approx. amt. of judgment is $807,696.06 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. MARK S. RICCIARDI, Referee. MARGOLIN, WEINREB & NIERER, LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 575 Underhill Blvd., Ste. 224, Syosset, NY. #102564 156438

Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Stephen Frommer, Esq., Referee 156440

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. YK2021 LLC, Pltf. vs. CDSS LLC, et al, Defts. Index #600251/24. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered September 30, 2025, I will sell at public auction on the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on November 20, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. premises k/a 106 North Grove Street, Freeport, NY a/k/a Section 55, Block 263, Lot 18. Approximate amount of judgment is $684,007.60 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Merik Aaron, Esq., Referee File # FCINY008 156436

JOSEPH M.

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE PARK PLACE SECURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES

LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Sale Supreme Court: Nassau County T11 Funding v Nassau Industrial Dry Cleaning Corp. et al. Defts Index 609310/2019. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed and entered December 19, 2022, I will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Dr. Mineola NY 11501 on November 20, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. premises known as School District 009, Section 54, Block 315 Lot 99, Group Lots 99-100 and Lot 101, Group Lots 101-107, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York Sold subject to the terms of sale and filed judgment of foreclosure and any and all deeds, unrecorded or recorded in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office that were filed or executed subsequent to the commencement of this foreclosure action. Bank Checks Only, must be payable to the Referee for 25% of Bid Price, No Cash Accepted. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Covid-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health and safety concerns, then the

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS IN TAX LIEN FORECLOSURESUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF NASSAU - PAPIO DEVELOPMENT CORP., Plaintiff, UKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF BASIL BAGOWITZ, et. al., Defendants. Index No. 615208/23. To the above named Defendants -YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action within twenty days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service or within thirty days after service is completed if the summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. Plaintiffs designate Nassau County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the county in which the property, with respect to which a judgment is sought, is situated. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to the Order of the Hon. Gary M. Carlton, J.S.C., dated September 29, 2025. The object of this action is to quiet title and declare Plaintiff the record holder and owner of a real property located at Section: 55 Block: 313, Lot: 316, on the Tax Map of Nassau County and also known as No # Brook Avenue a/k/a No# Brooks Avenue a/k/a Frederick Street, Roosevelt, New York, and bar the defendants from all claims and interests in the property.

Dated: October 17, 2025 BRONSTER, LLP, Attorney for Plaintiff Papio Development Corp.

By: Leonid Krechmer, Esq. 156 West 56th Street, Suite 703 New York, NY 10019 (212) 558-9300 156412

U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF10 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR OF NASSAU COUNTY, MONISHA MAPP AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF CECELYA V. MORSBY A/K/A CECELYA MORSBY, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered August 7, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 134 West End Avenue A/K/A 134 Westend Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 54, Block 318, Lot 209. Approximate amount of judgment $660,826.36 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #009443/2014. Mark S. Ricciardi, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 18-004797 87323 156404

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF MEETING TO HEAR COMPLAINTS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, pursuant to Section 1406 of the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York, the Assessor of the Village of Freeport, NY has filed on Friday October 31, 2025, the Tentative Assessment Roll for the Fiscal Year beginning March 1, 2026 with the Village Clerk of said Village at 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, NY. Where it may be seen and examined by any person during the business hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday excluding holidays beginning from Friday, October 31st until the third Tuesday of November 18, 2025. On the third Tuesday of

November (November 18, 2025) at said Municipal Building between the hours of 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, the Board of Review and the Assessor will meet for the purpose of completing such Assessment Roll and of hearing and determining complaints in relation thereto. Persons complaining of assessments will be required to file a statement under oath specifying the aspect in which the assessment complained is incorrect as provided by law. The prescribed form for the filing of grievances in connection with the Tentative Assessment Roll may be obtained from the Office of the Assessor from Friday, October 31 to Tuesday, November 18, 2025 between the hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Robert T. Kennedy, Mayor Jorge A. Martinez, Deputy Mayor Christopher L Squeri, Trustee Evette B. Sanchez, Trustee Jacques V. Butler, Trustee Vilma I. Lancaster, Assessor 156541

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PUBLIC NOTICE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the regularly scheduled meeting of the Site Plan Review Board for November 11th 2025 at the Municipal Building, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York, HAS BEEN CANCELLED. BY ORDER OF THE PLANNING BOARD

Pamela Walsh Boening, Village Clerk 156543

LEGAL NOTICE BOARD OF EDUCATION BALDWIN UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUPIL

TRANSPORTATION

Section 1 ADVERTISEMENT The Board of Education Of The Baldwin Union Free School District. County of Nassau hereafter invites The Submission of Sealed Bids for the SouthWest Quadrant Consortium PUPIL

TRANSPORTATION

Wednesday November 5, At 11:00 A.M. At the office Of the Board of Education Baldwin Union Free School District, Baldwin N.Y. 11510 At which time and place All bids will be publicly Opened and

read aloud

Specifications and bid Forms may be obtained By Telephone

516-434-6040

Between the hours of 8:30 AM and 3:30 PM Weekdays.

The Board of Education reserves the Right to reject any or all Bids, or to accept any bid Which is in the opinion of The Board of Education Will be in the best Interest of the School District Board of Education Baldwin Union Free School District.

By: Pamela Pratt District Clerk 156547

LEGAL NOTICE BOARD OF EDUCATION

BALDWIN UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUPIL

TRANSPORTATION

Section 1

ADVERTISEMENT

The Board of Education Of The Baldwin Union Free School District. County of Nassau hereafter invites The Submission of Sealed Bids for the SouthWest Quadrant Consortium PUPIL

TRANSPORTATION

Wednesday November 12, At 11:00 A.M. At the office Of the Board of Education Baldwin Union Free School District, Baldwin N.Y. 11510

At which time and place All bids will be publicly Opened and read aloud Specifications and bid Forms may be obtained By Telephone 516-434-6040

Between the hours of 8:30 AM and 3:30 PM Weekdays.

The Board of Education reserves the Right to reject any or all Bids, or to accept any bid Which is in the opinion of The Board of Education Will be in the best Interest of the School District Board of Education Baldwin Union Free School District.

By: Pamela Pratt District Clerk 156548

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCAF ACQUISITION TRUST Plaintiff, Against PAUL FONG, et al

Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 09/11/2025, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 12/2/2025 at 2:00PM, premises known as 725 Miller Avenue, Unit 238, Freeport, NY 11520, and described as follows:

ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being a Part of a Condominium in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, known and designated as Tax Unit 238 together with a .5089% undivided interest in the common elements of the condominium (Wharfside Condominium). Section 62 Block 103 Lot 245U CA0113 Unit 238 and Section 62 Block 183 Lot 410 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $315,820.07 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 602618/2019 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine.

Scott H Siller, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573

Dated: 10/10/2025 File Number: 18-302476 CA 156544

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU. PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff -against- BEN HARRIS, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated September 24, 2025 and entered on September 26, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at (CCP)

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Calendar Control Part Court Room of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Dr., Mineola, NY on December 2, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being at Roosevelt, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, known and designated as SBL# 55557- 7. Said premises known as 234 E. GREENWICH AVENUE, ROOSEVELT, NY 11575

Approximate amount of lien $376,167.20 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. Index Number 600442/2024.

BRIAN DAVIS, ESQ., Referee Pincus & Tarab Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 425 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, NY 11556 {* FREEPORT LEADER*} 156398

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU

HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST SERIES ACE 2005-HE5, -againstCHRISTOPHER JOHNSON, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of

Nassau on November 19, 2015, wherein HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES ACE 2005-HE5 is the Plaintiff and CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON, ET AL., are the Defendants. I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, NORTH SIDE STEPS, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on November 18, 2025 at 2:00PM, the premises

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known as 36 JOHN STREET, ROOSEVELT, NY 11575-1720; and the following tax map identification 55-422-146, 147, & 148; and description: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT ROOSEVELT, IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 019083/2008.

Janet Deluca, Esq., as Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 156320

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees’ Public Budget Workshop Session has been scheduled for Monday, November 3, 2025 and Wednesday, November 5, 2025. The workshop will be conducted according to the following schedule in the Board of Trustees meeting room adjacent to the Mayor’s Office; *scheduled times are subject to change:

MONDAY

November 3 Department Head Department

5:45 PM Taylor D’Orta Purchasing

5:50 Ray Maguire Emergency Management & Fire Don Rowan Department

6:10 Liz Comerford Recreation Center

6:30 Eric Rosmarin IT Frank Prisciandaro

6:40 Conor Kirwan Human Resources

6:55 Michael Smith Police Department

7:20 Howard Colton Counsel

WEDNESDAY

November 5

4:00 Carmen Ramos Court

4:05 Ismaela Hernandez Treasurer

4:10 Vilma Lancaster Assessor

4:15 Megan Martinez- Auditor Ewald

4:20 Sergio Mauras Building Department

4:40 Robert Fisenne Public Works and Water Department Ben Terzulli

5:10 Pam Walsh Boening Clerk

5:15 Alvin McDaniel Comptroller

5:20 Mayor Pamela Walsh Boening Village Clerk

Issue Date: 10/30/2025 156539

Gala raises funds for expanded cardiac care

Mount Sinai South Nassau’s annual Soirée Under the Stars gala lit up The Lannin in Eisenhower Park on Saturday as supporters, staff, and community leaders gathered to raise funds for the expansion of advanced cardiac care on the South Shore.

Mount Sinai South Nassau is the closest hospital available for Freeport residents.

This year’s theme, “Bringing Heart Home,” celebrated the hospital’s growing cardiovascular program and the forthcoming launch of open-heart surgery services at its Oceanside campus. Funds raised will support new cardiac catheterization and CT-angiography labs as well as advanced cardiac surgical services, pending state approval.

Philip Shuman, Vice President of The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, was honored as the Corporate Honoree for his leadership in managing the construction of the new Feil Family Pavilion — a cornerstone of the hospital’s $500 million capital expansion project. The pavilion, which houses the newly opened Fennessy Family Emergency Department, will soon include nine stateof-the-art operating rooms to accommodate complex cardiac procedures.

Longtime benefactor Jeffrey Feil received the prestigious Heart of the Hospital Award for his decades of philanthropic support. Two dedicated team members were also recognized for their exceptional service: Debbie Jonason, RN, assistant nurse manager of Cardiovascular Services, received the Mary Pearson Award for her leadership and compassionate care; and Arthur Golbert, senior cardiac rehabilitation exercise physiologist, earned the Cupola Award for his commitment to helping patients rebuild their health through cardiac rehabilitation.

Guests enjoyed a lively cocktail reception, dinner, and dancing to a 10-piece band under the stars, while celebrating the hospital’s continued growth and commitment to excellence in health care.

–Kepherd Daniel

Arthur Golbert son stand to honor his dad.

Mary Pearson Award Recipient Debbie Jonason, RN, Assistant Nurse Manager, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Mount Sinai South Nassau.

Deliah Roberts/Herald photos Cupola Award Recipient Arthur Golbert, M.A. Senior Exercise Physiologist, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Mount Sinai South Nassau, President Adhi Sharma.

Jeffrey J. Feil, CEO ofThe Feil Organization received the Heart of the Hospital Award.

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A house makes the scary sounds of the season

Q. Our home seemed very normal when we first moved in, but little by little, things began to happen that we couldn’t explain. Doors would open and close, floors creaked with nobody in the room, a particular wall “sweats” one day a year, and we keep hearing a low moaning sound followed by tapping coming from our den. We’ve had a handyman come and try to assess some of the door squeaks and things, but is any of what I described normal, or could some of it truly be a sign of something unexplainable?

A. When things go bump in the night, you can’t always run to your mummy. It seems we humans have always had a fascination with death, and our minds create endless possible scenarios.

The first two things I was taught in architecture school were that we need to always be concerned about water and movement. How water affects our lives as a gas, liquid or solid is fascinating, and maybe a little spooky. Materials like the center of a tree trunk, when exposed, sanded and coated, become reactive to humidity we can’t easily see, which causes the wood to re-swell. The fibers in wood were once a set of feeding tubes, drawing water from the roots to the leaves, before someone came along and cut the tree down, stripped, sliced and kiln-dried it. Nature is super and natural, so it’s no wonder that it seems supernatural for wood to want to regain its former capability, and creak and moan as it delightfully regains its former life. Some things can’t be explained easily, like why someone doesn’t check to see that a door is hung correctly, to be plum in the horizontal and vertical, so that the slightest breeze or pressure change makes it seem to move on its own. When heated or cooled water moves through a metal pipe (more so than through a plastic pipe), it expands or contracts it. If the pipe hangers holding it in the floor structure or the holes it snakes through are only the size of the pipe, the materials push and pull against each other, making banging and tapping sounds or, in some cases, squealing sounds.

I’ve often explained that homes are, in many ways, just like other living things, possessing a nervous system (their electric wiring), a skeleton, a skin and the ability to breathe in and out. Even though your home may have “good bones,” it still gets creaky and expands and contracts with the heat and cool cycles, when it’s hit with the hot sun and cool winds. Every day, your home lifts itself out of the ground, expands outward toward the sun and then, as you lie in bed in the darkness, you hear the materials all move past each other as they contract, settling in for the night, just like you.

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president Trump’s achievement of reaching an agreement to end the two-year war in Gaza is a truly historic moment. It is a tribute to Trump’s leadership, and to Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s determination to stand firm against an amalgam of critics ranging from the simply misinformed to virulent anti-Israel and/or antisemitic voices.

The return of the hostages who are still alive and the enactment of a ceasefire are critical and monumental. Even more significant in the quest for a lasting peace is how the major Arab nations, and a leading nonArab Muslim country like Turkey, have lined up against Hamas. Trump capped off the significance of the moment by delivering a fiery speech to the Israeli Knesset before jetting to Egypt for a Gaza agreement signing ceremony with the Arab leaders and President Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey.

Just months ago, all this would have been deemed improbable, if not impossible. But as important as these monumental steps are, they are only first

steps. Much difficult work remains for Trump’s overall plan to succeed.

Who will carry out the weapons inspections to ensure that Hamas has fully disarmed? How and when will a transition government for Gaza, without Hamas, be formed?

Which of the nations will provide the troops for the peacekeeping force that will maintain the agreement? How much will it cost to rebuild Gaza? All of these questions are real, but should not be allowed to derail the agreement, which has provided the greatest opportunity for real peace since Israel’s creation as a nation state in 1948.

But any reluctance to remain fully engaged will incentivize Hamas.

ist organization is fanatical and suicidal, and will take whatever disruptive action it can. If it refuses to show evidence of complete disarmament, the United States must support the Israel Defense Forces going in to forcibly take away Hamas’s weapons. If Arab nations don’t provide the necessary troops for the international peacekeeping force, Trump must do what he does best, and bring to bear whatever pressure is required for them to live up to their obligations.

Trump will have to stand strong behind the agreement that he formulated and brought to fruition. It is clearly in America’s national interest to make it work. The president will have to resist the anti-Israel/antisemitic attacks and the isolationist rants from uninformed elements in his MAGA base. Any reluctance to remain fully engaged will incentivize Hamas and lead to the crumbling of Arab nations’ support for the agreement.

Now that we are so fully engaged, the United States cannot afford to back away. Hamas realizes that if this agreement survives, Hamas won’t. The terror-

As for bringing together a Hamas-free transition entity, the United States must work with Israel and other key regional countries to have our intelligence agencies coordinate an effective vetting process to ensure that Hamas does not infiltrate the transitional governing body that must be created. Trump would be well advised to work with Britain’s former Prime Minister Tony Blair throughout this process, and make use of his proven diplomatic and peacekeeping abilities. Rebuilding Gaza is essential. Gaza is wrecked, much of it reduced to rubble. Rebuilding it seems insurmountable. But so did rebuilding Germany and Japan after World War II. The United States realized that it was in our national and economic interests to have those coun-

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Ltries rebuilt and stabilized, and formulated the Marshall Plan to coordinate the rebuilding of Germany. In Japan, Gen. Douglas MacArthur was given the power to create a democratic government and a free economy. With American leadership, these two nations created strong democratic societies while rebuilding their countries with vibrant economies. None of this came easy. President Harry Truman had to fight off resistance from isolationists and remnants of the discredited America First movement, which had kept the United States from being fully prepared for World War II. Truman was able to effectuate this by coordinating efforts with national security-minded Republicans to rebuild Europe and establish NATO, which, over the course of four decades, deterred Soviet aggression, overwhelmed the Russian economy and led to the collapse of the Communist government there, the disintegration of the Iron Curtain and the liberation or Eastern Europe’s captive nations. Today’s isolationists have no sense of history, and naively claim that “nation building” must be disregarded. Trump must stand firm behind his Gaza agreement and solidify his position in history as a true peacemaker.

Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

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ong Island is a populous region. It is estimated to have a combined two-county population of just under 3 million people. The island boasts many famous names, including Billy Joel and Billy Crystal. One name that keeps cropping up, not in the category of highly respected people, is that of former U.S. Rep. George Santos a wellknown regional figure for all the wrong reasons. In August 2024 Santos pleaded guilty in federal court to wire fraud and identify theft. In April he was sentenced to seven years in a federal prison — and Long Islanders were able to turn their attention to other, more serious matters. That was so until two Fridays ago, when President Trump announced in a Truth Social post that he was issuing a commutation of Santos’s sentence. Sadly, within hours, Santos was freed from prison after having served less than three months.

There aren’t many news items that

can jolt Long Islanders, but that commutation hit many like a ton of bricks. For the better part of 2024, the media had had a field day with Santos. While he had been a member of Congress, representing the Island’s North Shore, friends from as far away as Florida and California flooded my phone with inquiries about whether I knew Santos, and what he was like. Other than being familiar with his name and the allegations, I was glad that our paths never crossed.

During my many years on earth I have heard of hundreds of pardons and commutations, issued by presidents and governors, but very few have stunned me like this one. I can cite name after name of people who have benefited from this variety of kindness. Presidents of both parties have pardoned or commuted the sentences of such famous names as the late New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, and Patty Hearst. Any American with a knowledge of history knows of President Gerald Ford’s pardon of the disgraced President Richard Nixon. The first recorded act of American governmental discretion was the amnes-

N ot many news items jolt Long Islanders, but George Santos’s pardon did.

ty issued to participants in the Whiskey Rebellion in the early 1790s. George Washington granted relief to those who were convicted. Bill Clinton pardoned financier Marc Rich and Roger Clinton, his half- brother. President Biden issued a blanket pardon of a number of members of his family. To date, Trump has pardoned or commuted the sentences of more than a dozen present or former public officials.

So what’s the big deal about George Santos? No figure from our region has been the subject of so much public scorn from so many people in both political parties. Republican County Executive Bruce Blakeman and County Chair Joe Cairo both called for Santos’s expulsion from Congress. Wellknown Democrats including Congress members Tom Suozzi and Laura Gillen asked for similar action.

Regrettably, Santos has become the poster boy for conduct that we have never experienced in our fairly closeknit community. His exaggerations about his record, when he presented himself to the Island’s voters, are now part of our political folklore. He claimed so many false things about his life that

there are too many to recite in one column. But his mistruths eventually caught up with him, and he wound up being sentenced to federal prison.

Santos’s release following his presidential gift continued to attract political scorn from Republican Congressmen Andrew Garbarino and Nick LaLota, who were among those who had called for his expulsion from the House. Since he was released, he has claimed that he would consider becoming a “prison reform” advocate. Absent proof in the future, his post-prison remarks very much resemble his original exaggerations.

Those of us who live in the political world are very cognizant of the quality of the people who sign their sworn oath of office and promise to abide by the Constitution of our republic. We ask that they be true to us in order to gain our trust. They sometimes stray from their path, but most of them toe the line and don’t ignore their pledge to America.

Santos was a big disappointment, and all of Long Island regrets the leniency he was given that he didn’t deserve.

Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. Comments about this column? jkremer@ liherald.com.

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When disaster strikes, the Red Cross responds

When disaster strikes — from Amityville to Alaska — the American Red Cross answers the call. It’s one of the most recognized humanitarian organizations in the world, yet its reach is often most powerful in our own neighborhoods.

On Long Island, the Red Cross stands as a beacon of compassion and readiness, providing aid when emergencies leave families shattered and communities reeling.

The Red Cross exists to meet human need, fast. Whether it’s a house fire in Baldwin, flooding in Freeport or a snowstorm that knocks out power across Nassau and Suffolk counties, the American Red Cross on Long Island mobilizes within hours to provide food, blankets and shelter. The organization’s volunteers are often the first to arrive and the last to leave. They help displaced families find stability, deliver health services and connect victims with longer-term recovery resources.

Beyond disaster relief, the Red Cross supports hospital networks and local blood drives, trains residents in lifesaving cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid, and educates communities about home safety. Perhaps its most impactful local program is the Sound the Alarm campaign, in which free smoke alarms are installed in homes

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across Long Island. These simple devices have saved hundreds of lives nationwide and dozens here at home — tangible proof that prevention is just as important as emergency response.

The organization’s effectiveness stems from its people. Across Nassau and Suffolk, the Red Cross is powered by volunteers from all walks of life — doctors who lend their expertise in medical emergencies, retired police officers who bring calm to chaos and educators who teach safety preparedness in schools.

Among them is Jennifer Keane, athletic director and trainer in the Wantagh School District. Keane was one of the Long Island chapter’s heroes for helping to save the life of referee Joe Gaskin at a Nassau County boys’ basketball finals game in March. With a medical team administering CPR and Keane using an automated external defibrillator, they revived Gaskin after he collapsed. Keane stayed by his side, reassuring him and helping to calm him as he regained consciousness.

The results speak for themselves. Every year the American Red Cross responds to more than 60,000 disasters nationwide. In the Greater New York region that includes Long Island, the organization responds to roughly 2,300 emergencies each year, from building collapses to home fires to flooding.

The shutdown is ‘malpractice’ by both parties

To the Editor:

Re U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi’s op-ed in last week’s issue, “How does this shutdown finally end?”: The question should be, How was this made to happen from the beginning? We have military personnel serving and not getting paid. We have air traffic controllers and other federal employees working and not getting paid. Yet we have a Congress not working and getting paid.

Are they truly representing the people, or their party affiliations and their own selfish interests?

When leverage is discussed, it isn’t about the people affected, but the perception of which party thinks it has the upper hand. We have politicians who, when they were the majority party, were for continuing resolutions, and now, because they are the minority party, are against them. How much damage of people’s personal lives are they willing to hold out for?

There are issues that should be discussed, but shutting down the government isn’t the way to go about it. This is not only an embarrassment, but a disgraceful malpractice committed by both parties toward the citizens of this country.

TONY GIAMETTA Oceanside

Thanks to those smoke alarm installations, the Red Cross has prevented tragedies before they could happen.

These outcomes ripple far beyond the crises at hand. Each act of service strengthens community resilience, teaching residents how to prepare for the next emergency and ensuring that no one faces it alone. The Red Cross model proves that organized compassion, backed by training and teamwork, can turn heartbreak into hope.

The success of that mission depends on all of us. You don’t need a medical degree or a uniform to make a difference. You can join a disaster response team, train to install smoke alarms, or simply contribute funds to support relief efforts. Every dollar, every hour volunteered helps save lives and restore dignity to those in need.

When a crisis strikes, the Red Cross shows that humanity’s greatest strength lies in our willingness to help. On Long Island, it’s not just an organization; it’s a community of neighbors ready to act. In moments of disaster, the Red Cross doesn’t just respond. It reminds us who we are — a region, and a nation, defined by generosity, courage and the unyielding belief that no one should face tragedy alone.

To learn more or to become a Long Island volunteer, call (516) 747-3500, or go to RedCross.org.

opinions Fighting for those who fought for us

nassau County is home to more than 30,000 veterans, each with a story of service, sacrifice and commitment to our nation. As a state senator, I consider it my solemn duty to ensure that these heroes have access to the benefits, services and support they have earned. With Veterans Day approaching, I’m proud to report that in my first legislative session in Albany, I introduced a bill to protect veterans from fraud, and voted for legislation and a budget that keeps the welfare of veterans top of mind. Those who served deserve to be treated with respect, but all too often, predatory actors seek to take advantage of them. To help safeguard New York’s veterans, I worked with my colleague Assemblyman Steve Stern, chairman of the Assembly’s Veterans Affairs Committee, to introduce a bill designed to protect veterans from fraud. The legislation garnered bipartisan support and unanimously passed the Senate as well as the Assembly. We hope Gov. Kathy Hochul will soon sign it.

The bill offers a comprehensive set of protections, including the creation of a

new misdemeanor for unlawfully soliciting or receiving compensation from veterans for assistance with benefits claims, with a penalty of up to $10,000 for violations. Additionally, the bill would establish a Veterans Services Fund financed by those penalties. Finally, it would require the Department of Veterans Services to establish a public outreach program to educate veterans about fraud.

wThe Senate’s work on veterans’ issues didn’t end there. Nassau County veterans were part of broader legislative wins passed in Albany this year, laws that make their everyday life more affordable and secure. We passed legislation allowing property tax exemptions for active-duty service members deployed to combat zones, which will help ease the financial strain on military families. We’re also fighting to ensure that vets are connected with job placement and educational benefits, including a bill to allow unused Veterans Tuition Awards to be transferred to their spouses, children or survivors.

buildings. We look forward to working toward its passage next session. A simple gesture, this bill would send a powerful message that veterans are seen and honored by New York state.

e’re committed to honoring veterans with the dignity they deserve.

This year’s budget also reflects the respect our state holds for those who have served. As a longtime advocate of robust mental health services, I was pleased to vote for a spending plan that supports mental health care and suicide prevention for Long Island’s veterans. It contains $1 million in additional funding to expand suicide-prevention initiatives, for a total of $3 million. Further, it adds $350,000 for the Veterans Mental Health Training Initiative, which ensures that the community and primary-care professionals working with our veterans are equipped to recognize trauma and other mental health issues unique to veterans and their families.

in veterans’ legal services, because accessing benefits or resolving legal issues shouldn’t require jumping through hoops. Nassau veterans benefit directly from statewide funding that includes $220,000 for the New York State Defenders Association-Veterans Defense Program Long Island Expansion, ensuring that more veterans will have skilled advocates in courtrooms across our region. For many veterans, servicerelated trauma like PTSD and traumatic brain injury can lead to involvement with the criminal justice system. The Veterans Defense Program helps ensure that this is considered during legal proceedings.

The budget also contains $120,000 for the Legal Service of Long Island Veterans Rights Project, which aids with a wide range of legal issues affecting veterans. And $125,000 is allocated for the Touro University Law Center Veterans and Service Members’ Rights Clinic, which offers veterans and active-duty service members free legal assistance.

We’re committed to honoring veterans with the dignity they deserve. Once again working in conjunction with Assemblyman Stern, I introduced legislation in the Senate to create designated Purple Heart parking spaces at state

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Sharing memories of Woodmere with Randi

To the Editor:

I loved Randi Kreiss’s column last week, “Returning to autumn in New York, 2025.” I grew up in Woodmere myself. We lived off West Broadway, on a little dead-end street called Crestwood Road. The street contains some seven houses. Four guys, including me, who grew up there still get together for lunch now and then.

I graduated from George W. Hewlett High School in 1957, and remember Woodmere Dock and the rowboat rentals. I remember it as Simon’s dock. Thanks for the memories, Randi!

KEN WALKER Amityville

Sharing memories of grandparents with Jordan

To the Editor:

Thanks to Jordan Vallone for her recent column, “My grief for my late grandma is love imploding.” I’m now 79 years young, but still miss my Harry and Nanny, my Bronx maternal grandparents. That bond is unbreakable. Thanks to what they gave me, I now have a similar bond with my youngest grandson, Jackson, 5. One way to honor the departed loved ones is to pass the love on. This makes the days with the little guy very special. So I hope Vallone enjoys and rejoices in the memories of her grandmother. Such wonderful relationships make the world a better place.

RICK HERMAN Lido Beach

Nassau County received $192,400 in funding for the PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program, a transformative initiative that connects veterans through shared experiences, social activities and community service. This program has proved to be a lifeline for veterans who struggle with isolation, PTSD or the often difficult return to civilian life.

We’ve also made critical investments

Nassau’s veterans have always shown up for their country, and I’m proud to help our state show up for them in return. Whether it’s increasing access to services, preventing veteran suicide, protecting against fraud or improving job and educational opportunities, New York will continue to support these heroes.

Siela Bynoe represents the 6th State Senate District.

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